[1] : The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

waistband \waist"band\, n.
   1. the band which encompasses the waist; esp., one on the
      upper part of breeches, trousers, pantaloons, skirts, or
      the like.
      1913 webster

   2. a sash worn by women around the waist. r.
      1913 webster

[2] : WordNet (r) 2.0

waistband
     n : a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt
         or trousers syn: girdle, cincture, sash, waistcloth
see also:
girdle cincture sash waistcloth 

[3] : Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

22 moby thesaurus words for "waistband":
   baldric, band, bandolier, bellyband, belt, breechclout, cestus,
   cincture, cummerbund, dhoti, diaper, fascia, girdle, girt, girth,
   loincloth, loinguard, moocha, napkins, sash, waist belt,
   waistcloth

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